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Derby City Council said people needing to use the toilet could go to the Council House during the day or the bus station, Market Hall or Intu Centre. It said it had to close two public toilets because of funding issues.

Mr Waterhouse said: "It's not enough. It's a complete disgrace to see people do their business outside and in broad daylight on other people's properties.

"I would imagine some of the people taking part in this are not in any fit state and under the influence of drink or drugs. I don't think those people have any idea what is happening.

Many people were angry when The Spot public toilets were closed

"Many people disagree with the decision to close the perfectly good toilets at The Spot.

"Places like the Intu Centre and businesses are not going to let in people who are under the influence of any of these substances. But if there were more public toilets then it would give them somewhere [to go].

"It's vile and totally wrong for people to be doing it near businesses. It's a health issue. It's a real shame that this is happening in the city."

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A spokesman for Derby City Council said: “Streetpride services are under enormous pressure following huge reductions in central government funding over this and the last parliament and we continue to have stretching savings targets.

“A decision was taken to close two public conveniences in Derby city centre as council budgets do not currently afford the required levels of management and attendance that would ensure that public conveniences are clean, safe and welcoming places for the public to use.

“There are toilets that members of the public can use at the Council House during the day and there are also public facilities in the bus station, Market Hall and the Intu Centre for public city centre users.

"Local businesses such as cafés and eateries also have washroom facilities available to service users."